Create architectural videos with Artificial Intelligence
A course by Diego Velasquez
, Director, MAKACO Animation and VFX Studio

Create dynamic architectural videos using Veo3 and Pika with simple photos and artificial intelligence techniques
Discover how to transform simple images into stunning architectural and institutional videos using artificial intelligence. Learn to use Veo3 in conjunction with Pika to create dynamic, vibrant scenes, ideal for projects in development that haven't yet opened. With advanced techniques, bring client-provided photos to life, filling empty spaces with people and vibrant environments. Explore how Ingredients to Video's tools allow you to blend elements to generate unique compositions that highlight the essence of each project.
Throughout the course, you'll explore methods for creating seamless transitions between scenes using Veo3 and Pika, resulting in a coherent and engaging visual narrative. Lessons range from using simple prompts to creating time-lapse effects, always aiming to maximize the potential of the original footage. With editing in Premiere and color grading using Lumetri, you'll refine every detail for professional results. This course is an invaluable tool for those seeking to innovate in the presentation of their architectural and commercial projects, optimizing resources and time.
What will you learn in this online course?
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- 1,119 students
- 5 lessons (1h 12m)
- 2 additional resources (1 files)
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- Audio: Spanish, German, English, French, Indonesian, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish
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- Level: Beginner
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What is this course's project?
Students will learn to transform simple photos into vibrant architectural videos using artificial intelligence. They will develop skills to create dynamic and realistic transitions, blending images and generating impactful visual narratives for real estate or commercial projects.
Who is this online course for?
This course is designed for architects, real estate agents, and audiovisual creatives looking to innovate in their project presentations. It's ideal for those who want to learn how to transform photos into dynamic videos using artificial intelligence and advanced editing techniques.
Requirements and materials
This course requires a computer with internet access, video editing software such as Premiere or DaVinci, and a basic camera, even a smartphone camera. Extensive prior knowledge is not necessary, but basic familiarity with digital tools is recommended.
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Diego Velasquez
A course by Diego Velasquez
Passionate about art and science, Diego Velásquez of Peru discovered 3D animation to be the perfect combination of mathematics, drawing, and storytelling, establishing a professional career focused on the cinema and advertising industries.
In 2011, he founded MAKACO, a studio dedicated to the post-production of 3D animation and special effects. He has won several international awards, including gold for Best Foreign Language Commercial and bronze for Branded Entertainment of the Year at the Shots Awards.
Content
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Create architectural videos with Artificial Intelligence
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Camera movement and animation of still images
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Ingredients for video and visual composition
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Creating scenes from scratch with prompts
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AI-powered scene transitions
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Review of the complete workflow and practical tips
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Final project
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FAQs
You can transform static photos into animated videos using tools like Veo 3.1, Pika, and Premiere, which let you add camera movement, people, and dynamic transitions through prompts and audiovisual editing.
This is an intermediate-level course, perfect for those with some basic knowledge of visual editing or AI, but you don’t need to be an expert. Concepts and tools are explained step-by-step.
You’ll need a computer with internet access and programs like Veo 3.1, Pika, Premiere, and Photoshop. It’s recommended to have active accounts on the platforms used in the lessons.
You’ll learn how to animate photos, create lively environments, combine images into videos, craft creative transitions, and edit sequences for architectural and real estate videos using artificial intelligence.
Detailed prompts in tools like Veo 3.1 are used to insert human figures into photos, simulating movement and activity to realistically fill the spaces.
Yes, using prompts and specific options in Veo and VO3.1, you can simulate pans, zooms, and FPV-style drone shots, creating a sense of depth and motion in still photos.
The course teaches how to create and customize smooth, dynamic transitions using AI, Pika, Premiere, and specific prompts to seamlessly connect photos or clips for professional visual flow.
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